As the row over whether PlayStation is right to push forward with plans to discontinue disc production in 2028 rages on, another sign that more people than you might think still want a physical option has reared its head. The latest example takes the form of Mortal Shells 2’s Revered Edition, which, after selling out long before launch, is now fetching hundreds of dollars on resale sites.
The Revered Edition of Mortal Shell 2 is slightly more expensive and exclusive to the PS5. Somewhat ironic considering what PlayStation has planned for its physical releases. The Revered Edition includes several physical extras you can’t get elsewhere, including a SteelBook with alternate cover art, a physical copy of Mortal Shell 2’s artbook, and art prints depicting scenes and characters from the game.
Now that Mortal Shell 2 is here and has made a bigger splash than many expected, people have decided they want the Revered Edition. The trouble is, they’re far too late. They will now have to resort to buying the game through a resale site, and those looking to shift their Revered Editions have cottoned onto that and bumped up the asking price.
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